The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner allocates £201, 000 to 15 parish and town councils to help make Bedfordshire’s roads safer
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), has awarded £201,000 to 15 parish, town and ward councils and organisations that have been successful in their bid into the Roads Fund. The aim of the Roads Fund, which is ran by the OPCC, is to try and reduce the number of people harmed on […]
PCC ‘wholeheartedly supports Bedfordshire’s Project Firefly’ during #itsnotok week
Bedfordshire Police is committed to being a light in the dark for women across the county as it launches a new survey encouraging women to have their say. The launch coincides with this week’s (Monday 7th – Friday 11th February), It’s Not Okay week, raising awareness around rape and sexual abuse, highlighting the support available […]
Police and Crime Panel backs more investment in policing for Bedfordshire
Festus Akinbusoye, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Bedfordshire, has welcomed support from the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Panel to increase the police precept for 2022/23. Panel members from Bedford Borough Council, Luton Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, and the independent members voted to increase the precept that helps to fund Bedfordshire Police with nine […]
Safer Streets project set to open new Community Hub in Dunstable in bid to help residents feel safe
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has announced its new Community Hub in Dunstable as part of the Safer Streets project this week. The project, run jointly by the OPCC, Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedfordshire Police, aims to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the Manshead area of the town. The Home […]
Residents praise Safer Streets project team in helping to tackle issues in the Manshead area
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) were out and about speaking with residents in the Manshead area of Dunstable recently, as part of the Safer Streets Project. The Safer Streets project aims to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the area by investing in preventative approaches to reduce criminality and increase the […]
Beds PCC consults with residents about police budget for 2022/23
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, has today released the police precept survey for the financial year 2022/23. The precept is what Bedfordshire residents pay to help cover the cost of policing, community safety and victim services through their annual council tax bill. The Commissioner said “Part of being your Police and Crime Commissioner for […]
Bedfordshire’s Victim Service, Signpost has a new name
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (OPCC), victim care service has a new name. Signpost, the current name will be changing to ‘Bedfordshire Victim Care Services’ as of today (Wednesday 15th December). Signpost, as it’s been known as since April 2018, is Bedfordshire’s dedicated victim care support service provided by Bedfordshire Police. They […]
Bedfordshire PCC welcomes largest ever increase in funding for drug treatment
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, has responded to the Government’s ten-year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives. The Government has announced a record £780 million to rebuild the drug treatment system. The new campaign against county lines networks is set to address both rehabilitation and clamp down on criminals who carry […]
Safer Streets project team speak with over 200 households in Manshead in bid to help residents to feel safer in the community
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), working with the Central Bedfordshire Council recently spoke with residents in the Manshead area of Dunstable, as part of the Safer Streets project in Bedfordshire. The Safer Streets project aims to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the area by investing in preventative approaches to reduce […]
Local organisations that support victims of crime ‘blown away’ during meeting hosted by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner hosted their annual event online for multiple partners from across Bedfordshire this week. The purpose of the event was to give partners a chance to hear updates from each other and to encourage partnership working to share ideas and practices to avoid duplication. The group were able […]